When I was a little girl, I dreamed of having a family one day. I knew I would have two girls and two boys. I knew that they would have brown hair and blue eyes like me. And I knew that they would have peach-colored skin, just like mine. But when I finally married, I […]
Your Guide to an Eco-Friendly Period
This post has been sponsored. I have received compensation to share this content. Let’s talk menstruation. Most of us try to avoid thinking about it more than absolutely necessary, but I hope we can get past that. It’s an important subject that deserves a whole lot more light to be shed on it. I hope […]
How Do I Love My Children? Guest Post by Erin from Steps to Trusting
Often when I picture what our family life will be, I picture playing outside in the fall or cuddling before bed. I think that just being with my children conveys my love to them. But how do we love our children when life is not so picturesque? This is not a rhetorical question. How can […]
6 Easy Tips for Brightening Up a Dark Room – Guest Post
A dark home or room—no matter how tastefully furnished—can feel a little constricting and rather uninviting. If your living space doesn’t have too much in the way of natural light, here are six tips to make it look brighter without the need to demolish your walls to install more windows. 1. Use Light Paint A […]
National Adoption Month Series: Lisa’s Adoption Story
July 6, 2012 was the happiest day of my life. I married my high school sweetheart and the dreams of our future began. Among those dreams was to enjoy marriage for a few years, have our own biological children, and then adopt a child from Ghana, West Africa where we had been involved in missions. […]
3 DIY Hacks for Decorating Your Nursery Like a Pro
Decorating your baby’s nursery so beautifully it will become a Pinterest favorite is easier than you think. Plus, you don’t need a big budget or years of professional design experience. Here are three insanely easy DIY hacks for decorating your nursery like a pro: 1. Choose a Forgiving Style Be shrewd when choosing a decor […]
5 Parenting Hacks When Your Child Hates Homework – Guest Post by James from Eleven Plus Tutors in Essex
This post has been sponsored. I have received compensation to share this content. It might seem like our kids have an easy life. However, school isn’t easy, particularly as your child gets older and they are given more challenging work. This work may even find its way home with them, meaning that you need to […]
The Picket Fence: More Than Just Baby Clothes {$50 Gift Card GIVEAWAY}
This giveaway is in partnership with Nakturnal, and includes a prize of a gift card for $50 to The Picket Fence online boutique. I have received compensation for this post, but all opinions are my own. The Picket Fence is a small boutique in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania with all sorts of unique and beautiful gifts. From colorful […]
November is Adoption Month and M2M Wants to Hear From YOU
Next month is November and that means National Adoption Month! Every November I devote the whole month on Made to Mother for adoption stories, and I this year is no different! Get ready for a whole 30 days of stories that honor adoption…Birth mothers, adoptive mothers, adoptees, adoption-related organizations, and anyone else with a story about […]
Can you Drink Slim Fast While Nursing? – Guest Post by Kate from Fitness Goals
This post has been sponsored. I have received compensation to share this content. Many people looking to lose weight turn to Slim Fast. Slim Fast includes meal replacements and low calorie meals designed to help people lose weight. While Slim Fast is convenient, it does present a problem for nursing mothers, in that it may […]